Stages, Sparkles And DEBUT!

How did she end up like this?

A week ago, she was stopped by a rather strange looking man with sunglasses while she was on her way to the market. Even a mage needs to do her grocery shopping, after all. But…she wasn’t expecting to run into someone like him…someone that she actually thought was insane for more than half of the day. However, after a series of events which consisted of her screaming, them running from a huge crowd of fans and Kuroe pecking the heck out of the man, Raven learned that he was actually from some company and wanted to produce her as a singer...A singer…He was definitely insane…Apparently, the guy had been tracking her for a while ever since he saw her singing casually to herself while she was walking to her guild.

Anyhow, she was pretty much dragged into a tall building with lots of people giving her weird looks. Definitely the most embarrassing day of her life but in the end, a stack of paper was pushed to her and she was forced down to a comfy chair with a pen being offered to her. She refused, obviously! She was a mage! She was the Raven Princess! She was supposed to be fighting not singing! She had refused, screamed and even clawed her way out the door only to be dragged back in by her back collar. When the man talked, she knew she was stepping right into his trap…of course she knew…his actions and words would have drawn anyone in…Producers, she sighed.

So right now, she was standing at the back of a huge stage built with magic to make it look dark and have lightning shoot out from nowhere, Raven Kurosaki appearing in big bold letters out of nowhere. It wasn’t scary but beautiful and different. She had thought that her debut stage would look more…pinkish? Cheerful? Lightish? She had no idea anymore. She could feel Ken, her producer whisper words of courage to her which she pushed off with a rude glare saying ‘I wouldn’t be here if it wasn’t for you!’ whiiicchhh shut him up for the time being. Either way, she was going to go out there and sing in any minutes. She sighed yet again earning a comment of how she is going to turn old earlier if she keeps sighing from Kuroe who was more or less enjoying her misery. How did she end up with such a sadistic partner? -_-;

A loud voice indicating the beginning of the show broke her out of her inner struggle as she peeked out to see…well…not too many people yet not so less. She guessed that it’s because she was just starting this crazy thing and people aren’t really bothered about it. In fact, she knew that no matter what happens, she shouldn’t be disappointed that day. People have different tastes...some would like her and some wouldn’t…it was her duty to give her best in what she does and so…she would do her best out on that stage…whether others like it or not.

Finally, it was starting. She stood in the middle of the stage looking down on her feet. Taking a huge gulp of air and trying to ignore the fact that there are LOTS of people looking straight at her expectantly, she sang. Everything occurred as a blur to her. She was dancing, letting her hands and legs fly on the stage, her hair following her every move. She was singing…her voice was everywhere and she had to force her eyes to stay open from all the light. Somehow, she pulled it off like a professional? She didn’t know…It was just the beginning…

Unknowing to the young Sabertooth starlet, a pair of somewhat familiar eyes were among those in the crowd. Hirai watched every move that his guildmate made with a grin, while his sensitive ears took in every note that left the girl's lips. Needless to say he was somewhat impressed. Admittedly there were times where she let her nerves or her inexperience show, but the performance was otherwise flawless. She was a diamond in the rough for sure.

The Dragon Slayer closed his eyes, chuckling before he began to walk out of the crowd. He'd heard enough to make a full opinion on Raven's vocal abilities. The music wasn't exactly to his taste so he hadn't any intentions of sticking around even for as long as he had already. In fact, the very fact he was still in the building said something for the pearl-haired girl's abilities. Might have to catch her for a jam sometime... he thought to himself, pushing through the crowds of people effortlessly courtesy of his iron-like body.

Despite him leaving, it was easy to say that his interest in Raven's vocals had increased ten-fold after watching her.

He found himself in the midst of the crowd as the music started playing. He didn't know Raven well and had not found time to speak to her himself but that didn't mean he wasn't going to go and cheer her on. They were from the same guild after all and he wanted to show support. "Kick that musics ass!" He tried to yell out over the sounds of the people around him and the music. It was the only form of encouragement he could come up with at the time.

Throughout the show he yelled out more things in the form of a couple words like 'yeah' and 'hell yeah'. The people around him could probably tell he wasn't really the type to be at a concert by what he yelled out over and over and his posture during it. He was pretty stiff throughout the event but he still was able to show the support he wanted to show for his guild member.

Ryo was here because he had heard the young up and coming starlet was a member of his guild. He couldn't help but want to show his support. After all anyone who was a member of the guild and did something that would bring some recognition and eyes on the guild in a favorable light was a friend of Ryo's when Raven appeared on stage he clapped along with everyone else enjoying the sights and the sounds and hoping she knew that the guild was behind her as a collective whole.

Taking a stroll on what looked like a rather normal day in the streets of Capital Crocus while the sun shined and people were about their business going from place to another all the while wearing smiles, Leonard noticed a small gathering of people in front of a dim lighted stage. It made him raise a brow and walk towards it to investigate out of curiosity.

And as the Blademaster got nearer and nearer to the stage, he saw people cheering and looking towards it with mixed emotions. Some were confused, impressed, disappointed and curious like him. There on the stage he saw a dazzling young lady with her name shining in big letters made of magic. "Raven Kurosaki" it said and it looked very great. Very much so to the point that Leonard actually stood there and looked and began to become interested in what the girl was doing, which was singing.

He could see that the girl didn't like doing this one bit. But she was so good at it he can't help but doubt his deduction. And as time went by and he heard more of her singing, he can't help but clap for joy in sheer appreciation. It was such a great performance and he had hoped to inspire her to do better this way. Not only that, he got some of the crowd to follow due to his influence. Now numerous people were shouting, cheering and wooing for Raven.

Akryn sat quietly at the back of the concert, away from most of the screaming crowd, and focused instead on the singer. She had talent, he thought to himself as he sipped a drink, watching her dance on stage with a small smile. Her confidence seemed in need of a boost, but other than that, he was truly impressed. Akryn was a musician himself, though he had as of yet refused to let anyone, save one person, hear him sing or play his guitar. Watching this Raven on stage certainly made him question why he was hidng his own talents. But this was her night he reminded himself, shaking his head, before raising his glass and a cheer after one song had ended. "Your night indeed Miss Raven. And my how brightly you shine."

The hell am I doing here? Hika sighed heavily as she ran her hands through her hair. She was in the Capital of Crocus, wandering aimlessly around the city. It was then she caught sight of a crowd gathering in front of the stage. Raising an eyebrow, she wondered what kind of performance would that be. Hika approached closer to the stage but stood at the back of the crowd. She folded her arms against her chest and squinted at the stage.

A beautiful girl was singing and dancing, taking the breath away of the audience. Hika tilted her head and smiled as she recognised that the girl was from Sabertooth. The singing was perfect, though the melody of the song wasn't exactly her taste. The dance was actually nice as well. Should definitely meet this girl, She thought. Hika tucked a strand of hair behind her ear and turned on her heels, with a warm smile on her face.

I think the last time I was even near a concert was when I was stuck back in Tartarus Daemon said calmly as he leaned against the railing of a nearby roof with his body being silhouette by a golden full moon. With a slight grin Daemon stared at the stage beyond the cheering throng of patrons looking passively at the new upbeat singer. Show them how it's done milady." He smirked and quickly fell backwards into his own shadow and  headed down to near the stage  wearing a black shirt with a silver hoodie with the hood pulled over his hair.  the hoodie had a black Crescent moon on the back , a pair of jet black cargo jeans with silver chains with several wolf heads along the links. Daemon also had on some black tena-shoes. Besides  the hoodie over his hair Daemon was also wearing set of shades to both cut down o the glare and to hide his eyes from the patrons not out of fear of persecution but out of knowing that no matter how he behaved humans would always want his hide.

Mary was there to support her guildmate, Mary's knowledge of fashion helping the young girl design and put on the star's clothes. She then followed up by helping her out with makeup and combing her hair. Mary was just glad that there was something that she could do that did not involve her demonic side of her. It would take a bit of time, but the singer came out out gorgeous when she hit the stage.

"Go get em' Raven!"

From the side of the stage she watched and listened, the music piercing her soul and sent vibes down it. She enjoyed the smiles, happiness and fun that it brought to a dark and bleak world. For just that one moment everything seemed fine. She simply pulled out a strawberry filled doughnut and munched on it as she watched the newest star of Fiore sang her heart out.